Outgoing CARICOM Chairman Assures Regional Unity Stronger Despite Recent Challenges

Government Notebook (Jul. 13, 2026)

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Saint Lucia Concludes Key Data Validation Workshop for Global MICS-7 Survey

The Central Statistical Office, the Department of Equity, and UNICEF successfully wrapped up a three-day workshop reviewing preliminary data from the 7th round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS-7). The survey tracks internationally comparable data on the health, education, and well-being of local women and children to guide future policy decisions.

Renewable Energy Initiative to Provide STEM Opportunities for Women

Saint Lucia's Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility has built dedicated scholarships and apprenticeships directly into its program. Public Utilities Minister Hon. Stephenson King highlights this as a direct effort to increase female participation in the energy sector and build a skilled workforce for the green transition.

French Guiana Welcomed as CARICOM’s Eighth Associate Member

During the 51st regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Saint Lucia, Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman Hon. Philip J. Pierre signed an agreement officially instating French Guiana as an associate member, hailing it as a major step forward for regional integration.

Ministries of Education and Agriculture Partner to Support Agricultural Transformation

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Agriculture have launched joint discussions to better align schooling, vocational training, and lifelong learning with Saint Lucia's "10 Pillars of the Green Revolution Agenda." The initiative has already secured a commitment for scholarships from IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture).